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2 HOMECOMING 2013 THE ROCKY GAMES: WESTERN IS UNITED TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 A Note from the Chairs 3 Schedule of Events 4 Mandatory Informational Meetings 4 Homecoming Competition Rules 5 Points 6 Royalty 8 Spirit Days 9 Paint the Paws 10 Paint the Town 12 Rocky s Boat Regatta 13 Dec the Campus 15 Variety Show 17 Yell Like Hell 19 Parade Marshals 20 Parade 21 Float Safety Standards 23 Rock the Flag 24 Rocky s Donation Station 2013 Homecoming Committee Homecoming Chairs: Michael Anderson and Rebecca Hickey Sam Schwartz Secretary Caity Hitchins Variety Show Briana Tyler Special Events Erica Holtman Variety Show Casey Woodman Parade Matt Tillman Yell Like Hell Jacob Caltagerone Parade Co-Chairs Royalty Melanie Huettman Publicity Katy Hattula Boat Regatta Ronnie Robertson Titus Young Erica Rhodes Andrea Lopez Krystal Matuck Michael Anderson University Union Board Officers President Rebecca Hickey Homecoming Chair Vice President Comedy Chair Treasurer Canaan Daniels Coffeehouse Chair PR/UUB zone Melissa Kolb Special Events Concerts Chair Yesenia Martinez Issues and Ideas Homecoming Chair Corin Bodenhamer Cinema Showcase Advisors Diane Cumbie Mandi Gilbert Liz Negro 1

3 A LETTER FROM THE 2013 HOMECOMING CHAIRS Dear Homecoming Participants: We would like to get you all excited for Homecoming 2013! This year we have chosen a theme that we believe will enable you to embrace your Western pride in new and creative ways. That being said, our theme this year is The Rocky Games: Western Is United. The committee has been working extremely hard to bring new ideas to improve on the Homecoming competition and celebration and we are sincerely looking forward to see what you will bring forth throughout the week. One of our main goals for Homecoming is to see even more participation in all of the Homecoming events, and we are working very hard to achieve this goal. We hope to see you attend and participate at every event possible to help support Western Illinois University s 2013 Homecoming. We also hope that Homecoming 2013 will revitalize you and encourage you to show all of your Western Illinois University spirit! Make sure to wear your purple and gold all week and take this opportunity to show pride in all things Western! We look forward to seeing you at the events, full of excitement and school pride, ready and willing to get into the spirit of Homecoming. We encourage you all to have fun, be safe, and enjoy the competition. Good luck in all of the events. We cannot wait to see you and all of your brilliant ideas October 4 th -October 12 th. GO LEATHERNECKS! Sincerely, Michael Anderson Rebecca Hickey University Union Board 2013 Homecoming Chairs 2

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Royalty Voting Tuesday, October 1 st - October 9 th, 10am 3pm Union Concourse or on STARS Online Spirit Day* PURPLE OUT! Men s Soccer v. EIU Saturday, October 5 th 1:00pm Paint the Town* Saturday, October 5, 8am-12 (noon) Macomb Square Rocky s Boat Regatta* Sunday, October 6, 12pm Everly Park Rain Date October 7, 4pm RAIN DATE (2) October 19, 4PM Dec the Campus* Sunday, October 6, 4pm Union Mall (Behind University Union) Dec the Office Monday, October 7, All day Variety Show* Tuesday, October 8, 6pm Western Hall Paint the Paws* Friday, October 4th 1:00pm and 3:00pm shifts Front lawn of Western Hall Yell Like Hell* Thursday, October 10, 7pm Western Hall Royalty Meet and Greet Thursday, October 3, 5pm Heritage Room, University Union Homecoming Parade* Saturday, October 12, 10:30am Macomb Square and WIU Campus WIU vs. South Dakota State Football Game Saturday, October 12, 3:00pm Hansen Field Rocky s Donation Station* Variety Show-October 8 Yell Like Hell-October 10 Rock the Flag* All events throughout the week Except Parade and Football game *POINT AWARDING EVENTS ARE DESIGNATED WITH AN ASTERICS * 3

5 MANDATORY HOMECOMING MEETINGS/DATES ALL HOMECOMING ENTRIES DUE Wednesday, September 18 th 4:30pm Office of Student Activities General Rules Meeting Thursday, September 19 th 6:00pm-8:00pm Lincoln Room At least two representatives from each team must attend. Any team not present will be disqualified from participating in Homecoming competitions. Variety Show Meeting Tuesday, September 24 th 6:00pm 9:00pm Union Board Room (Each team will be contacted with an individual appointment time) At least two representatives from your team must attend and bring an outline of the performance, a copy of your music, and props for your performance. Royalty Informational Meeting Wednesday, September 25 th 5:00pm-7:00pm Fox Room The King and Queen candidate(s) finalists must attend this meeting or will be disqualified from voting. Yell Like Hell Meeting Thursday, September 26 th 6:00pm 9:00pm Union Board Room (Each team will be contacted with an individual appointment time) At least two representatives from your team must attend and bring an outline of the performance, a copy of your music, and props for your performance. Parade Float Meeting Wednesday, October 2 nd 6:00pm-8:00pm Sandburg Lounge At least two representatives from your team must attend and bring sketches/plans for your float, a list of materials for your float, and your float s location. Parade Marshal Meeting Wednesday, October 2 nd 8:00pm Sandburg Lounge The five representatives who will serve as parade marshals for your team must be in attendance or your float will be disqualified from judging in the parade. HOMECOMING COMPETITION RULES The Homecoming competitions are held to recognize the residence hall complexes and student organizations that show their school spirit during Homecoming week. A trophy will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each individual competition and the overall category. CATEGORIES OF COMPETITION Residence Hall Complexes One team per residence hall complex. Large Organizations Each team may consist of one recognized student organization consisting of at least 50 members or a combination of NO MORE THAN THREE (3) recognized student organizations. All organization names must appear on one Homecoming Team Entry Form. Small Organizations May be any recognized student organization, or combination of no more than three (3) student organizations, that is made up of 49 members or less that is not included in the above mentioned categories. 4

6 Rules of Competition 1. Homecoming teams will be awarded points for participation. In addition, they will be awarded points for placing in any event except Parade Marshals, Paint the Paws, Purple and Gold Extravaganza, and Royalty. 2. Entry forms must be submitted to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. Any violation of the rules or regulations will result in the loss of points to the sponsoring team and possible disqualification from the event. Each event has specific rules for participation. Please read each event page carefully. 3. Points will be awarded to the team, not to each organization that comprises a team, if there is more than one organization on a team. 4. In the event of a tie in individual events or for the overall competition, the Homecoming Committee will decide the outcome. A tie may be awarded. The committee s decision is FINAL. 5. A Homecoming team has up to 24 hours prior to the event to remove their entry. In order to remove your team from a competition, the team representative must contact and speak directly to the Homecoming Chairs, Michael Anderson at (815) or Rebecca Hickey at (815) GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS EXPECTED. Inappropriate or derogatory comments made about other teams, the Homecoming committee members and/or judges may result in the DISQUALIFICATION of the team from the competition. 7. If entry forms are not received on time, the team cannot compete for points, but they may still participate as a non-competing team. 8. All student organizations participating must be registered with the Office of Student Activities. Any student organization that is not registered will not be allowed to participate. 9. All appeals on a Homecoming competitive event outcome must be submitted in writing to the Homecoming chairs, Michael Anderson or Rebecca Hickey, within 24 hours of the event. The University Union Board Executive Board, Homecoming Chair, and the advisors of University Union Board and Homecoming Committee will review all appeals. Decisions on all appeals are final. Appeals can be ed to either Michael Anderson at MW-Anderson2@wiu.edu, Rebecca Hickey at RL-Hickey@wiu.edu, or turned into the Office of Student Activities. 10. There will be a five dollar entry fee to participate in each of the following events: Paint the Town, Rocky s Boat Regatta, Variety Show, Dec the Campus, Yell Like Hell, and Parade. Fees are nonrefundable and will be used for administrative costs associated with the event. For example, if your team participates in Paint the Town and Variety Show you would pay a total of ten dollars. 11. All materials must be turned in by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm to the Office of Student Activities or the team will be disqualified. POINTS BREAKDOWN: Event 1 st 2 nd 3 rd Participation Paint the Town Rocky s Boat Regatta Dec the Campus Yell Like Hell Donation Station Variety Show Parade Float Rock the Flag 5 points per event (excluding the Parade and Football Game) Paint the Paws 5 points per person with a maximum of 25 points Parade Marshals 5 points per person with a maximum of 25 points Royalty Spirit Day 10 points per team for participation 1 point per person (maximum of 35 points) Res Halls and Large Orgs 5 points per person (maximum of 35 points) Small Organizations 5

7 ROYALTY Each year, five men and five women are selected to serve on Royalty Court. Candidates are nominated by the organizations and groups that compete in Homecoming. After candidates are nominated, they go through an interview process where five male candidates for King and five female candidates for Queen are chosen. During the interview process, the candidates are evaluated on the following criteria: academic achievement, campus involvement, community service, and interviews. Qualities such as poise, composure, attitude and enthusiasm are also taken into consideration. The King and Queen will then be chosen through a campus-wide election that will take place on STARS, October 1-9, Details Criteria for the King and Queen candidates are the following: 1. Candidates must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average 2. Candidates must be full-time undergraduate students at WIU with a minimum of 60 credit hours completed 3. The sponsoring organization(s) must include an entry fee of $20 for each candidate that is chosen through the interview process (make checks payable to University Union Board). 4. All Royalty nominations must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th in the Office of Student Activities. No late entries will be accepted. 5. All finalists must attend the mandatory Royalty informational meeting at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, September 25 th in the Fox Room). At this meeting, candidates will be given the requirements for royalty. Requirements for Royalty 1. Those individuals chosen for the court will be required to be present at ALL of the Homecoming events, including Spirit Day Volleyball Game, Paint the Town, Rocky s Boat Regatta, Variety Show, Yell Like Hell, Parade and the Football Game in order to promote the events and the royalty court. 2. The court must check in with the Royalty chair 20 minutes prior to each event time. 3. The court MAY NOT compete or participate in any of the Homecoming events for any organization(s). 4. The candidates who are chosen to be on Royalty Court through the interview process must have their photo taken at the Visual Production Center. Royalty court members are responsible for scheduling their own appointments by contacting the Visual Production Office at Pictures must be taken to be a candidate on the court. Interviews 1. The Homecoming Royalty interviews will be held from 4-9pm on Thursday and Friday, September 19 th and 20 th. Campaigning 1. Sponsoring organizations may NOT campaign for their candidate. 2. Candidates MAY introduce themselves and/or give a short speech about themselves to their respective organizations, Residence Hall Governments, and/or at floor meetings. Candidates should not campaign or promote themselves outside of the above mentioned venues. 3. Prohibited campaigning includes but is not limited to passing/posting flyers, sending s, creating Facebook pages and groups, and writing messages on boards. 4. Candidates are allowed and encouraged to attend a specified time slot to appear in the Union at the voting station. Sign up times will be made with the Royalty Committee. Royalty Points 1. Each single sex organization on a team is allowed a maximum of ONE representative per organization on the team. For example, if there are two sororities paired with a fraternity then this team is allowed two females and one male to represent them. 2. A team made up of more than one co-ed organization is allowed two representatives from each organization on that team, one female and one male. For example, if 3 separate small organizations are on a team they are allowed 3 females and 3 males to represent them. 3. Each residence hall is allowed a maximum of FOUR representatives, 2 females and 2 males. 6

8 4. Each team will receive 10 participation points for entering royalty candidates regardless of how many representatives are entered. Voting Voting will take place each day on STARS Online. Internet access to STARS will also be setup in the University Union Concourse from 10:00am until 3:00pm on the following days: Friday, October 4 th Monday, October 7 th Tuesday, October 8 th Wednesday, October 9 th The King and Queen will be announced on Thursday, October 10 th during Yell Like Hell. For questions, please contact: Rebecca Hickey RL-Hickey@wiu.edu Michael Anderson MW-Anderson2@wiu.edu UUB office:

9 SPIRIT DAY This year s second Homecoming event will be the first spirit day Volleyball Game on Saturday, October 5 th at 7:00 pm. The game will be the second official event of Homecoming In an effort to start the week off right, we will be having a PURPLE OUT. This means that our goal is to have Western Hall filled with people wearing purple. Each team member checking-in to the spirit day event will receive a raffle ticket just for showing up. Team members wearing purple will receive an extra ticket for wearing purple (each member can receive a maximum of two raffle tickets). Raffles will be drawn at the end of the game and team members must be present to win. Spirit Day is an opportunity to support the Leatherneck Athletic Teams Spirit Day Volleyball and Soccer Game Details 1. Each team must have the members of their team check-in and check-out at the Homecoming check-in table. Check-in will begin at 6:30pm and check-out will take place after the entire game is over. 2. Points will be given based on participation and attendance. Residence Halls and Large Organizations will be given 1 point for every person that attends (35 points max). Small organizations will receive 5 points for every person that attends (35 points max). Team members will not be allowed to sign out until the end of the game. Teams will not be given points for those team members who do not sign out. 3. Individuals can only sign in for 1 team. Individuals will not be allowed to sign in for multiple teams. 4. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. 5. We encourage Western apparel! For questions, please contact: Rebecca Hickey RL-Hickey@wiu.edu UUB office:

10 PAINT THE PAWS Paint the Paws is a time-honored tradition at WIU where the entire WIU community comes out and repaints the Leatherneck paws along University Drive and Western Avenue. This wonderful event signifies the beginning of Homecoming as members of the community show alumni and friends the way to come back home to Western. Paint the Paws Details 1. All teams must check-in at the Homecoming table on the front lawn of Western Hall between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. 2. Teams will be assigned a location on University Drive or Western Hall to paint their paw(s). 3. Teams will be given five (5) points per participant, with a maximum of twenty-five (25) points. 4. Team captains must meet with the alumni house the time and date are TBA. 5. Team members must sign out at the Homecoming table after completing their painting. 6. Teams will not be given points for those members who do not sign out. 7. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. For questions, please contact: Rebecca Hickey RL-Hickey@wiu.edu Michael Anderson MW-Anderson2@wiu.edu UUB Office:

11 PAINT THE TOWN The purpose of this event is to generate excitement in the community for WIU s Homecoming by painting the windows of businesses located on the Macomb square. This event allows the community to see the many talents the WIU campus brings to the community and helps showcase Western s school spirit throughout Homecoming week. Details 1. The Homecoming Committee will assign each team to a merchant s window on the Macomb square. Each team will paint the window they are assigned with a design relating to the Homecoming theme. 2. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. 3. Each team s Paint the Town contact person will be contacted by a Homecoming representative with your window assignment. 4. The window must be painted in good taste and relate to the theme of Homecoming. 5. Teams must supply their own materials including, but not limited to paint, brushes, and drop cloth. 6. ONLY TEMPERA PAINTS CAN BE USED FOR THE WINDOW DESIGNS! NO GLITTER, GLITTER PAINTS, OR ANY GLITTER PRODUCTS CAN BE USED. 7. One representative from each team must report to the Citizens National Bank entrance on Saturday, September 15, 2012 where a sample of your paint will be inspected before you are allowed to begin painting. All decisions about paint made by the committee are final. Failure to check-in before painting may result in disqualification from the event. 8. Windows must be painted on Saturday, October 5 th between 8:00am and 12:00 pm. The Homecoming Committee requires the use of a drop cloth to protect the storefront. Please do not let paint drip onto the storefront. 9. The size of each painting(s) for each team will be limited to 50 square feet. 10. Each team will be responsible for having their window cleaned properly by 5pm on Sunday, October 13 th. If the window is not cleaned properly by this deadline, the team responsible for cleaning the window will be charged a $250 fine, disqualified, and ineligible to participate in the following year s homecoming events points will be eliminated from each team who does not check in before painting their windows (the same for Dec the Campus) NOTE- If there is rain the windows will be judged by a sketch of the design. NOTE-We cannot guarantee access to the inside of all of the buildings, so please plan accordingly. Judging Judging will be based on the following: Creative quality Originality Western Illinois University spirit/incorporation of Homecoming theme Overall effect Please see the following page for the actual judging sheet. For questions, please contact: Briana Tyler BY-Tyler@wiu.edu UUB office:

12 Paint the Town Score Sheet Category Points Possible Points Earned Comments Creative Quality (Use of colors, images, words,etc) 10 Originality (Novelty, original, unique) 10 INCORPORATION OF WIU/HOMECOMING THEME (SCHOOL SPIRIT, PURPLE AND GOLD) 25 OVERALL EFFECT 30 TOTAL 75 11

13 ROCKY S BOAT REGATTA In this event, each team builds a two-person powered corrugated cardboard boat capable of completing the race course. The boats then compete in timed races (heats) across the lake in Everly Park. Details 1. The Cardboard Boat Race will be held on Sunday, October 6 th at 12:00pm at Everly Park (located at the Northeast corner of US 67 and University Drive, across from Café Aroma). The rain date for this event is Monday, October 7 th at 4pm in the same location. If the rain date is rained out, the second rain date for this event is Wednesday October 9 th at 4:00pm in the same location. 2. The number of teams will determine the race brackets. 3. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. 4. The boat must be made entirely of corrugated cardboard and propelled by canoe paddles. Paddles and life jackets will be provided by the Homecoming Committee. 5. The only construction materials allowed are: corrugated cardboard, caulk, liquid nails, masking tape, paint, rubber cement, string and water sealant. Any materials other than those listed will result in automatic disqualification. *NO DUCT TAPE WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BOAT* 6. The boat must be free of sharp edges, pointed objects or anything that could cause potential damage to another boat. Problems called to your attention must be fixed prior to racing. 7. Boats can be no more than ten (10) feet long. Boats longer than 10 feet will not be allowed to compete. 8. There must be two occupants in the boat, one male and one female. 9. To qualify as a finisher, both occupants must be inside of the boat when crossing the finish line. If occupants fall out of the boat, they must immediately get back in the boat and continue the race to the finish line. 10. Occupants in the boat must wear properly fastened life jackets and proper footwear, which includes water shoes and tennis shoes. Flip-flops and open-toed shoes are not allowed during the duration of the race. 11. Both occupants in the boat must be visible during the duration of the race. 12. Each heat will be timed and the teams will compete for the fastest finishing time. The teams with the fastest finishing time of the heats will advance to the next round. After each heat, teams will be allowed to make repairs using duct tape only. Duct tape must be supplied by the team. 13. Occupants will be required to leave their boat after racing, so the Homecoming Committee can inspect it. All decisions made by the Homecoming Committee regarding illegal materials used in construction of the boat are final. All boats become property of the Homecoming Committee. Teams are responsible for disposing of their boats after inspection. 14. Violation of any rules stated above will result in automatic disqualification. 15. There will be an award (of 5 points) given out before the race for best technical design of a boat. 16. Another award (of 5 points) will be given out before the race for best esthetic design of a boat. For questions, please contact: Katy Hattula KA-Hattula@wiu.edu UUB Office:

14 DEC THE CAMPUS The purpose of this event is to promote Homecoming spirit and create an atmosphere of celebration throughout the campus community. Each team helps decorate the campus by painting University building windows displaying their team and school spirit. Details 1. The Homecoming Committee will assign each team to a University building window. 2. Each window must incorporate Western Illinois University spirit and the student organization in the design on the window. 3. Windows are to be painted by October 6 th. No late entries will be accepted 4. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. 5. Each team s representative will be contacted via with their window assignment. 6. The window must be painted in good taste. 7. Only TEMPERA PAINTS can be used on window designs. NO glitter, glitter paints, or any glitter products may be used. Only paint the outside of the windows. 8. A drop cloth must be used when painting the window. Please do not drip on sidewalks or grass. 9. One representative from each team must report to Union Mall (behind the Union) October 6 th at 4pm where a sample of your paint will be inspected before you are allowed to begin painting. All decisions about paint made by the committee are final. Failure to check-in before painting may result in disqualification from the event. 10. Each team will be responsible for properly cleaning their window by 5:00pm on Sunday, October 13 th. If the window is not properly cleaned by this deadline, the team will be responsible for cleaning the window, will be fined $250, and disqualified from all events points will be eliminated from each team who does not check in before painting their windows (the same for Paint The Town) Note- If you are painting a door, your painting cannot cover the entire door. As a safety precaution people must be able to see in/out of the door. Note- We cannot guarantee access to the inside of the buildings, so please plan accordingly. Judging Judging is based on the following: Creative quality Originality Western Illinois University spirit Overall effect For questions, please contact: Briana Tyler BY-Tyler@wiu.edu UUB Office:

15 Dec the Campus s Scoring Sheet Category Creative quality (Use of colors, images, words, etc.) Points Possible 10 Points Earned Comments Originality (Novelty, original, unique) 10 Incorporation of WIU/Homecoming Theme (School spirit, purple and gold) 25 Overall effect 30 TOTAL 75 14

16 VARIETY SHOW Variety Show is an opportunity for teams to showcase their various talents. In this competition, each team performs a talent act that highlights and incorporates the theme of Homecoming. Details 1. Each organization wanting to participate in Variety Show must attend a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, September 24 th in the Union Board Room from 6:00pm 9:00pm to review their act. Two individuals will be required to attend the meeting and are asked to bring an outline of their performance, a list of props, and a copy of their music to the meeting. If the organization does not attend the meeting, they will be unable to perform. Each team will be contacted and given an individual appointment time. 2. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. 3. Each team is allowed one act. This act should consist of no more than thirty (30) people. Each act will be judged under the same criteria regardless of the number of participants. We encourage everyone to incorporate both individual and group activities into the organization s single act. 4. In order to perform in Variety Show, acts must be part of a registered Homecoming team that is entered in at least two other competitions. 5. Each act can be up to five minutes long. Points will be deducted if an act exceeds the time limit. Your performances should creatively incorporate the theme in some way. 6. Acts that contain degrading or offensive material will result in an immediate disqualification from the event. 7. Any music in the routine can be from any artist but must be in good taste. 8. Props are allowed but a detailed list must be brought to the mandatory meeting on Tuesday, September 24 th for safety purposes. 9. Each team must provide the Homecoming committee with a typed list of participants the night of the event and present it at check-in. 10. Each participant must check-in with their valid WIU Student ID and be seated in their designated location. Be prompt. Check-in begins at 4:30pm. All participants must be seated by 5:45pm. This event will begin promptly at 6:00pm. 11. Everyone in the act must be a WIU student and a member of the performing team s organization. 12. If your act requires music, you must bring your selection to the Variety Show meeting on Tuesday, September 24 th. All music included in the act must be on the CD unless it is a live performance. 13. Audience behavior is an integral aspect of this competition. Booing and/or any other derogatory or abrasive comments are strongly prohibited. Every act should be shown the same courtesy that you want shown to your team during their performance. Any inappropriate behavior observed from a group will result in first in a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, there may be a point deduction from the total points your group receives and/or disqualification from the event. This requirement applies to audience members and participant Judging Entries will be judged on the following: Creative quality Use of talent Originality Western Illinois University spirit/ Incorporation of Homecoming Theme Overall effect (use of props, stage, flow of performance, etc.) For questions, please contact Caity Hitchins CE-Hitchins@wiu.edu Erica Holtman EC-Holtman@wiu.edu UUB office:

17 Variety Show Judge s Scoring Category Creative quality (Going beyond traditional talent acts) Points Possible 15 Points Earned Comments Use of 3 Unique Talents ( Tumbling, dancing, singing, other talents) 45 Originality (novelty of act) 15 Incorporation of WIU/ Homecoming Theme (School spirit, purple and gold) Overall effect (use of props, stage, flow of performance) TOTAL

18 YELL LIKE HELL Yell Like Hell is Western Illinois University s annual Homecoming pep rally event that sparks excitement for the WIU Leatherneck football team, WIU sporting events, and the campus as a whole. Details 1. Yell Like Hell will take place Thursday, September 20 th at Western Hall. This competition will consist of cheers and dance that demonstrate school spirit and incorporate the WIU community. 2. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. 3. Time slots will be assigned after all of the entry forms have been received. 4. Each organization wanting to participate in Yell Like Hell must attend a mandatory meeting on Thursday, September 26 th from 6:00 pm 9:00 pm to review their routine. Two individuals will be required to attend the meeting and are asked to bring an outline of their performance, a list of props, and a copy of their music to the meeting. A judging score sheet will be available and an opportunity for tumbling time warm-up on the mats the day of the event. If the organization does not attend the meeting, they will be unable to perform. Each team will be contacted and given an individual appointment time. 5. Routines must be cheer-based. Cheers must reflect WIU spirit and focus on supporting the University. All routines must be in good taste. Routines may be up to four (4) minutes long, and any performances longer than 4 minutes will result in a deduction of 2 points. There will be no time restrictions for music in your performance and no restrictions on how many cheers can be performed. However, please remember that this is a CHEER COMPETITION. There is no minimum number of participants, however only 40 participants are allowed on the mat at one time. 6. Music must be on a CD. A copy of all music must be turned in at the mandatory meeting on Thursday, September 26 th from 6:00 pm 9:00 pm A CD player will be available. In case of technical difficulties, please bring a backup copy of the CD to the meeting and the event on Tuesday night. 7. Tosses (i.e. basket tosses and free falling moves) are not allowed. Any toss or free fall that is performed will result in disqualification. Any participant that is lifted off the ground MUST have four people spotting them (front spot, back spot, and two side bases) for the duration of the lift. In case of shoulder sits, 2 spotters are required. Failure to have a sufficient amount of spotters will also result in disqualification. 8. Each team must use a minimum of three signs within their performance to promote crowd involvement. These signs should promote Western Illinois University, not the individual organizations. 9. All participants need to wear athletic shoes. Shoes will be checked before performance. 10. Each team must provide the Homecoming committee with a typed list of participants the night of the event and present it at check-in. 11. Each participant must check-in with a valid WIU student ID and be seated in their designated location. Be prompt. Participant check-in begins at 5:30pm. A time for tumbling warm-ups will be given upon request, which can be done at the Thursday, September 26 th meeting. All participants and spectators must be seated by 6:45pm. This event will begin promptly at 7:00pm. 12. No animals or vehicles are permitted in Western Hall. 13. Please remain seated and be courteous to all of the groups performing. 14. Participants may not walk in front of, beside or behind the judges to move into performing positions. Points will be deducted if this happens. 15. Each group using music is required to have one member not participating in the performance to assist WESTEC in cueing the music. Additional information for this member will be distributed at the mandatory meeting. Originality is the key to Yell Like Hell. Please keep this in mind when creating your performance. Judging Judging will be based on the following: Creative quality Originality Incorporation of WIU/ Homecoming theme Overall effect (volume, clarity, synchronization) For questions, please contact: Matt Tillman MA-Tillman@wiu.edu 17

19 Yell Like Hell Creative quality (Going beyond traditional cheers) 10 Originality (Novelty, original, unique) Incorporation of WIU/Homecoming Theme (School spirit, purple and gold) Overall effect (Volume, clarity, synchronization) 30 TOTAL 75 18

20 PARADE MARSHALS Parade Marshals assist the Homecoming Committee and ensure that the parade runs smoothly along its route through the community and campus. Details 1. Each team is required to provide people to be Parade Marshals, 3 for small organizations and 6 for large organizations and residence halls. Each organization will be given five points for each parade marshal. 2. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. 3. Parade Marshals will be required to walk the parade route in an assigned spot between parade entries helping in any way possible (keeping spectators off the street, making sure entries stay on route, police the route, etc.). 4. The three marshals from small organizations and all six from the large organizations/residence halls must attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, October 2 nd at 8pm in the Sandburg Lounge. In order to receive participation points the marshals must attend the meeting and be present on the day of the parade. No points will be awarded without full participation. 5. Parade marshals will sign in at the beginning of the parade and sign out at the end of the parade. 6. Marshals must report for duty on Saturday, October, 12 th at 9:30am at the designated meeting location. 7. The maximum points awarded to any group will be 25 points. For questions, please contact: Casey Woodman CT-Woodman@wiu.edu Jacob Caltagerone JR-Caltagerone@wiu.edu UUB office:

21 PARADE The Homecoming Parade is a time when the Macomb community, WIU students, and WIU alumni can all come together to celebrate Western spirit! All teams are strongly encouraged to enter a float in the parade. Details 1. At least one representative from each team must attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, October 2 nd between 6:00 pm -8:00 pm in the Sandburg Lounge. At that time, the parade chair will schedule a float inspection time with you. Line-up information, safety information, and an overview of the rules will be discussed at the meeting. Each team must provide a sketch of the float, a list of construction materials and the location of the float to the meeting. 2. Float chairpersons must adhere to specific safety regulations when building their float. Float safety guidelines are located on the next page. Failure to adhere to these details may result in disqualification. 3. The Homecoming Committee will be inspecting the floats the night before the parade to ensure that the safety requirements are met. A second follow-up inspection will be performed at check-in on the day of the parade. 4. In case of bad weather, your contact person will be called at approximately 4:00 am on Saturday, September 22 nd, announcing any changes to the start time. Please make sure your parade contact person provides the proper contact information. 5. Floats must be in their starting line-up locations by the start of the parade or they will be disqualified. 6. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. You also need to fill out the online entry sheet found on the website. 7. No alcohol or illegal substances will be allowed on the float or vehicle during the parade or before the parade in the lineup. Parade participants that are noticeably intoxicated may be removed from the parade line-up. 8. Inappropriate behavior, comments and/or attire during the parade may result in disqualification. 9. Throwing items to the crowd during the parade is strictly prohibited. Prohibited items include but are not limited to candy, beads, and/or flyers. Entrants may have members of their organizations walk beside their float and handout giveaway items. Throwing items may result in disqualification. 10. All floats must pass inspection by the Homecoming Committee. Time slots for inspection will be assigned by the parade chair. 11. If you are caught drinking and driving, you will be subject to punishment by the university and Macomb Policy department. Judging Floats will be judged in front of the Alumni House during the parade. All floats must pause in front of the Alumni House so that the judges can accurately judge the float. Judging is based on the following: Creative quality Quality of lettering or images on float Originality Western Illinois University spirit and Incorporation of Homecoming theme Overall Effect For questions, please contact: Casey Woodman CT-Woodman@wiu.edu Jacob Caltagerone JR-Caltagerone@wiu.edu UUB office:

22 FLOAT SAFETY STANDARDS Construction and Materials 1. Floats, displays, and decorations should be structurally sound and designed to withstand adverse weather conditions and collapse. 2. Areas where individuals will be riding on floats shall be of substantial construction to support the weight of the riders. Areas for riders must allow for the rider to ride in a natural position without undo chance of injury. Riders are not allowed to lean off or hang off the sides of a float. Riders who are standing must have some type of support mechanism to hold them in place or brace themselves. 3. No devices employing flames or heating devices (i.e. candles, kerosene or gasoline lanterns, torches, space heaters, heat blowers, etc.) will be permitted on floats. 4. There shall be no open contacts, exposed wires or unprotected, exposed bulbs on the float. 5. No decoration, deck or display shall be erected or stored in such a manner that it will block or impede any exit from a building, hall, etc. 6. Float height may not exceed 13 feet, as measured from the ground/street to the highest point on the float. Fire Safety 1. A fully charged, all purpose ABC fire extinguisher (5 lb. minimum) is required on each Homecoming parade float. At least one float passenger must be responsible for and familiar with the proper operation of the extinguisher. 2. When choosing materials for and constructing a float, we suggest: a. Using materials that are flame resistant or flame retardant whenever possible and available. b. Using non-flammable finishes such as latex and watercolor paints. Oil based paints, lacquers, and enamels are much more flammable. c. Using tag board or poster board instead of materials containing inner voids such as corrugated cardboard, cornstalks and straw. 3. No part of the float should drag or touch the ground or street which could result in items getting entangled in the wheels and/or potential fire hazards. All parts of the float should be a reasonable and safe distance from the ground, wheels, and/or any other part of the float that could entangle them Towing Unit 1. Float height and the height of the towing vehicle must not exceed 13 feet as measured from the ground to the highest point on the float and/or towing vehicle. 2. The float unit must be securely hitched to the towing unit; the attachment will include an approved hitch or safety pin which is to be secured to assure that it cannot fall out or become loose. a. Ball hitches should be secured by at least 2 welded link safety chains and attached in a manner that will prevent its accidental release. b. Pin hitches should be secured by the pin and a retaining clip to prevent its accidental release. 3. No one is permitted to stand or ride on the float tongue, tractor bars or hitch assembly. 4. Windshields of any vehicle being used as a towing unit must be clear and unobstructed. 5. The driver of the towing unit must have a valid driver s license and proof of insurance coverage at the time of float inspection on the day of the parade. Float inspection 1. Inspection of the floats will be conducted the night before the parade and immediately prior to the parade. Any float not meeting the safety requirements or deemed unsafe will not be permitted to participate in the parade until and unless requirements are met. 2. If there are any questions regarding these standards, contact the Office of Student Activities at

23 Parade Float s Scoring Sheet Category Creative quality (Going beyond traditional float ideas) Points Possible 20 Points Earned Comments Quality of Lettering/images on Float (Clear, easy to read or see) Originality (novelty of float) Incorporation of WIU/ Homecoming Theme (School spirit, purple and gold) 20 Overall effect 20 TOTAL

24 ROCK THE FLAG The purpose of this event is to generate excitement throughout Homecoming week by displaying each team s flag at events throughout the week excluding the Parade and Football game. Flags will represent each team s respective student organization, the theme, and Leatherneck spirit. Details 1. Each flag must be a twin bed sheet-39 x75 2. The flag must be painted incorporating the homecoming theme, Western Illinois University spirit, and the student organization. Each flag is to be painted in good taste and relate to the theme. 3. Teams must supply their own materials and supplies, which includes supplies to display the flag during each event. 4. Each flag must be displayed at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of homecoming events. 5. Each time the flag is present for the entire duration of the event, 5 points will be awarded to the respective teams. 6. All entries must be turned in to the Office of Student Activities by Wednesday, September 18 th at 4:30pm. No late entries will be accepted. 7. All flags will be checked prior to the first event. Any flags that contain inappropriate material will be removed and no points will be awarded. For questions, please contact: Samantha Schwartz SC-Schwartz@wiu.edu UUB office:

25 ROCKY S DONATION STATION The purpose of this event is to challenge organizations to show school spirit by raising money to be donated to a charity. Details 1. All proceeds will be donated to the team with the most donations charity of choice. 2. Money can be submitted to the Homecoming Committee after the following events: Variety Show-October 8 th Yell Like Hell-October 10 th 3. Money must be in a sealed envelope and have the group s name printed on the front. 4. Cash, coins and checks will be accepted. (No credit or debit cards)make checks payable to University Union Board. Judging The team in each category with the largest amount of money donated will be the winner of this charitable event. There will be three places awarded in each category. Large organizations and Residence Halls must have a minimum of $ while small organizations much have a minimum of $50.00 in order to gain participation points. For questions, please contact: Samantha Schwartz SC-Schwartz@wiu.edu UUB office:

26 A BIG thanks to the University Union Board for your support and excitement during Homecoming 2013! 25

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